Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/04/24

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Subject: [Leica] 35 mm finder
From: lrzeitlin at optonline.net (Lawrence Zeitlin)
Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:13:00 -0400
References: <mailman.229.1240556077.926.lug@leica-users.org>
 
On Apr 24, 2009, at 2:54 AM, Phil wrote:

> I'm in need of a 35mm or equivalent FOV "wide" accessory finder. Just
> bought a 21mm ZM and I'm going to be using the lens on my R-D1
> primarily as a 35mm. I can't afford a Leica or Zeiss finder. Can  
> barely
> afford any finder for that matter. Looking for a low cost alternative
> under $50


Phil,

Check the junk boxes of old camera stores. Cheap 35 finders used to  
be very common and were usually sold with afocal wide angle lens  
attachments. Canon used to package a good one with the 35 mm Serenar  
lens. No need to pay more than $10 to $15. Of course the best one is  
the Leica 35 mm Sports Finder but that costs big bucks.

Larry Z